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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
TIE KIDS VS.. TIE BUNS.
Rival Base hall Mines of Nelson's CoiieE
TO Play n Game Monday.

Rival Base hall Mines of Nelson's college
TO Play Game Monday.
A number of scholars at Nelson's, who
were the unhappy witnesses of the alleged
game Of ball between the regular nine of
the college and the Wittenberg nine yester-
day. took it into their heads this morning
that they could play ball in way that
would retrieve the fallen fortunes of the
college, and proceeded forthwith to organ
IL. an opposition nine. This nine answers
10 the name of The Kids" Ihe name
was given rather in deriSi0n. on account Of
their newness. than on account Of the
youthfulneSS Of the players.
The pitcher is bald headed. while several
other members are by no means spring
chickens. The new cOmers have retaliated
on the regulars by calling them the Buns"
and as such have challenged them to play a
game at an early day. The challenge was
instantly accepted. aud the great game will
come ot, on next Monday afternoon on the
Buck creek grounds Billy Rodgers has
been chosen captain of the Kids while
"Chid" Smith commands the regulars. The
playing order Of the newly-OrganIZed club
may be changed, hut the order given below
Is the way il stands now. Chick" says one
advantage the Kids have is that they are all
equally good Tor had?l pitchers. The
playing positions ut the rival clubs Is aS
follows:
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

My first venture in steamboat life was
In 1915, and then thought it was a very
risky one The first boat l owned was u
little sternwheeler, the Lucilla, the first st.
Louis and Alton daily packet At that
time Alton had but one street running
back from the river bank. Close TO the
boat landing had little store with all
my little fortune invested. Shortly after
l had opened out. along came minister
who owned the Luciila He was dis
couraged with his efforts At steamboating,
and wanted me to take the boat of his
hands One thousand dollars was the lig
ure; $500 cash aud the balance in two or
three months. finally agreed on $500
cash and the balance on time. How was
] TO get the money, II was as difficult Of
solution as the interstate commerce puz
Zle But got it, went around TO the
business men of Alton, borrowed S25
from this one and $50 from another, and
not one Of them knew that | had bor-
rowed from the other. In about two
hours had the $500 together, closed the
bargain and started for st. Louis the next
day. The boat was n success, and |
cleared all Indebtedness in two trips.
This. in brief, is the history Of the first
Alton and St. Louis boat.-Capt. La
nionlhe i'll Globe- Democrat
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
NELSON DOWNEO.

The Nitienbsrcer~ Win the Second Game
Of the series.
The second game of the spring series be
tween the Nelson and Wittenberg mines
was played before Il large audience yeSter-
day "wednesday afternoon. and resulted
in victor for the boys from over the
creek" The game abounded in brilliant
plays and sharp fielding. The features of
the game were Rockfeld's fine catching.
Gotwald and Becker's battery work, Smith :
first base playing and Longs big drive in
the third inning.
Metcalf umpired in his usual impartial
WAY. Each club has now won game, and
the third is awaited with interest. Follow-
ing is the score:
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

For the Ohio UniverSalist convention at
North Lrwisburg. o.. May 81 To June q.
1887, the New York. Pennsylvania and
Ohio railroad will sell tickets at one full fare
going. passengers Ia be returned 3, on--third
rate on certificate of J. W. Henley, secre-
tary. For tickets and further information
call on j. ID. Phleger. agent. - Arcade.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
WATER WORKS EXTENSION.

Lagonda Happy that Their streets will
soon be Again In Passabie Condition.
At last the agony is over. Ryan x Spell
lacy made their connection in their water
pipes. on Wednesday, and began filling up al
the pike crossing. 50 a passable road may
soon be expected again for the public. Travel
has been retarded for a long time, the cross
ing having been scare crow and danger
Gus place for horses for months. Now the
pipe is all in save tw" connections, one
crossing Warder Il Barnett's race, which is
now the bone of contention, the other at a
ditch above Lagonda. If the city is beaten
in the suit now pending. the great inter
prise may not do much good at last
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
MEOWAI.

MEpwAy. May l3.-The members of the
Bethel township school board met at Il t
school house in OGr village on last Satur-
day afternoon and unanimously voted in
favor of new building. The people of
Medway are well pleased with the action
taken by the board of education. Charlie
Miller bought Il new bicicle in Dayton last
week. 1t is daisy. John HarniSh sold
fourteen head of cattle a. Mr.. Bodaker. a
butcher in Dayton. Farmers are busily
engaged in planting corn. John Russell
bought new cornplanter from Theodore
Kaufman. agent, at Osborn. DIR. Run
yan. of Springfield, preached 10 the people
of Midway on last Sunday afternoon. ...
The Dunkards held religious services in the
NJ. +. church on last Sabbath. Rev. FIJI
brun preached in the morning and Rev.
France in the evening. John SOlmes is
having his house painted. Abe Hershey IS
doing the work.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

Mr.. Charles Cathcart, Mr.. Andy Cook
and Eddie Miller. the injured in Tuesday
accidents, are all getting along nicely. Mr..
Cook. who WAS the most dangerously in
jured of the unfortunate trio. is resting
easy and will undoubtedly recover.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
A Lovely Donation.

Mr.. William Foos has ordered pair of
lovely, white swans from dealer in New
York and upon their arrival mere he will
donate them 10 the city and they will b-
placed in the Kelly lake in Fernclitf Gem
az
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

There will be a meeting at the q. A. X.
hall tomorrow friday evening, NAV Is,
for drill Every member is requested To be
there promptly at $50 o'clock. Come in
uniform.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
Attention. Eitrh Ward KeruhIican.

There will be a meeting held at ArbC-
CASTS carpenter shop, on Dibert street. near
Yellow Springs, Friday. 18th. at 80 p.
M. A full Attendance i much desired.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

WITS. (IeNrIAnH.
We've heard all that's wholesome
About the beauty Of Miss Folsom:
Now, we suppose you know
She came from Buffalo,
Where every handsome girl
Uses Chapln's Liquid Pearl.
PimpleS. tan and freckleS twill quickly
finish
Ever crows feet very much diminish -
Also praised by Lotta, Patti and leaders
of the stage
As the most marvellous brautifier of the
age.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

The Harmony orchestra, Charles Bauer,
jun, leader, is fine one and no mistake.
1t will play at Temperance hall tomorrow
evening
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

Baltimore claims To he the cradle of mod
,rn dentistry.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

\ new line of ladies' black fancy braided
bonnets is just opened at Mrs. Kings mil
inery store next to Murphy X Bro.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

| Mrs. King. the milhner next door Ia
Murphy X Bros, has Just opened a nice
! assortment of childrens' hats.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

BLACk's.-I.ittlr Nugget Comedy Co.
Me, and Her, and Him." Tuesday, May
18th.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

Tableau-"How did know dar was a
nail dar," at Temperance hall Friday even
ing
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

A bit of soda dropped into the cavity of
an aching tooth will afford relief.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
PERSONAL.

TCAN furnish l.GG industrious ladies' with
i permanent lucrative employment. No fraud
or humbug. Hundreds OF testimonials from
ladies made independent through this work.
Mrs ii. F. Little, Chicago. III. l.ems'
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
NITTE<EERtt

Impirr-Metcalf.
ScOrer-l eazell.
Wild Pitches-Butt, 4.
Base on Balls-'iotwaid. q; Butt. ).
Hit by Pitchrr-tiOtwald,O Butt, 3.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

Specialties in black lace bonntes are tC
he seen at Mrs. Kings, next door to Mnr-
ply 4 Bros.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
FORSAlE.
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN-In sums Of sj0o to slO.OoO
VI for one 10 five years. on nrst mortgage or
approved commercial paper. Theo. A. Wick.
- East High st lthbs-l1r
MONEY To L0AN-In sums Of $40 10 s. 900.
vi on three TO fye years time, on first mort
gage or approved commercial paper. George
IL Coles. room No. /. Lsgonda bank building.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12

Persons calling for these letters will please
say advertised and give date 0t list. /! not
called for in one month they VIII De sent 10 The
Dead Letter once.
Letters must be directed 10 street and mum
ber in order to have them promptly and cor
rectly delivered.
JAs IuHNsnN. SCI V.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-05-12
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

Remaining in the Springfield, ohio, Post
prhc., May .. ISs..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
BXSWARCK'S MAJORITY.
His Adherents in the New Reichstag Gu
number His Opponents.

His Adherents in the New Reichstag Out
number His Opponents.
All the first results or the elections
are now known. Taking uncontested
cases and forecasting supplemental
contests as carefully as possible, the
combined opposition groups in the
new Reichstag are placed at LIT votes
all told, while the governments sup
porters are estimated at 22O. The Ma
tional Zeitung says the Septennate bill
is safe even without the assistance of
theCenter party. The Conservative and
National Liberal majority in the new
Reichstag is now undisputed, although
their numerical strength is not yet fin
ally ascertained. The majority will in
augurate O. new era devoted to the
work of consolidating and developing
the empire, for the members o. these
two es-Oonservative and Ma
tional Liberal-will act together as
formerly and endeavor to remedy the
errors of the past decade. The Tag
blatt says: "The majority declared
against US. We bow to the verdict OF
henational will, but we shall contin-
ne to uphold cur party principles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
MICHIGAN LUMBER.

a Comparative Statement of the Product
ofthe Mills of the State for 1856.
The East Saginaw Courier publishes
O. detailed statement of the lumber
and shingle product of Michigan mills
during 1886, with comparisons. The
total lumber product was 1884, Ill.,
It's feet; shingles, 2,989,124,22O.
The lumber product exceeds that of
1885 by 4O5, 900 feet, and the
ehingle product exceeds that OF 1885
by Ala, 448,OOO. AZ the close of the
manufacturing season there was on
hand 1854. 1O1, 900 feet of lumber
and 283, $685. 900 shingles.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
CHICAGOS DOODLE GANG.
A Groceryman Confesses That He Had Il
Pay the Commissioners Commissions.

A GrOceryman COnfesses That He Had to
Pay the Commissioners Commissions.
Elisha A. Robinson, the groceryman
who has been selling goods to the
Cook County institutions for some
years past at g. very handsome mar
gin above market prices, has made a
confession at Chicago, detailing his
dealings with the county board. He
has disclosed the whole truth, it is
said, to the lawyers investigating the
county steals and given the names of
the commissioners who proited by his
extravaganza charges. At first he had
only made presents. Then the pres
ents had been demanded as right,
and finally commissions" exacted.
These commissions" were for time
fixed at 10 per cent, but last year
this was raised to 12h per cent. of
each bill. This he paid over to par
ties whose names he gave, and, finally,
by agreement, furnished statement
of the days, dates and amounts, with
the names of the officials to whom the
several sums were paid. Some of
these sums were as high as 5000 paid
OF one time. Others were for 5000,
$500 and larger or smaller amounts,
in the aggregate reaching well into the
thousands.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
rAEMSHOUSE HORRORS.

A Disgusting State of Affairs Brought to
Light in Virginia Poorhouse.
A startling sensation comes from
Amherst Courthouse, q town near
Lynchburg, Va, concerning the horri-
BILE condition of thecouury poorhouse,
as developed upon investigation by
the grand jury. The female inmates
complained of treatment too appall-
ing TO be described ard abuse from
Supt. Sidney M. Dawson, which it is
hardly possible to belseva. The poor
women were almost naked, and one
was discovered in cold room viii hout
fire, wearing only On Old calico wrap
per. Vermin and filth were found IN
every department.. The county au-
thorities furnish the superintendent
with bed clothing for the use of pau
pers. But the grand jury found only
five blankets and all of them were in
possession Of q mulatto woman, g.
favorite of the superintendent. 1t was
also discovered that nameless crimes
were Systematically carried on to such
an extent that it was dangerous for
respectable dependents TO be sent
there. The grand jury, distusted, re-
ported the facts to the court, recon.
mending the removal Of the superin-
tendent and his arrest, which the
court ordered Immediately.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
DE LESSEPS' VIEWS.
The Nicaragua Enterprise and the Pa
anna Canal Company.

The Nicaragua Enterprise and the PAN
anna Canal Company.
The London Standards Paris cor
respondent says that in an inter
view M. De Lesseps declared that
he had learned with pleasure OF the
formation of the Nicaragua Company,
which he said, would improve the
prospects of the Panama Canal Com
pany. The Nicaragua enterprise,
being fresh water canal,
would be useful as g. means OF
irrigating and fertilizing the country.
M. De Lesseps secuted the idea that
the Nicaragua enterprise could be used
for inter-oceanic traffic, as owing to
endless locks increasing the time OF
transit, vessels would prefer GO
ing round Cape Horn. Re-
ferring to the Panama Canal, he said
the only point of anxiety was the rocB y
culebra, although he was fairly con-
WINGED that the contract would be
finished within thespecified time. The
work would soon be pushed day and
night, lighting the culebra by means of
electric lights. The directors of the
company anticipate that the work &C
complished in 1887 will bedouble that
done in 1886.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02

that coal and cotton were higher,
and that the mills could not grant an
advance now any better than they
could three months ago. The request
for an advance WAS therefore reused
again. Tni4 answer was read at q
specistj neetltgo OF the Spinners Union,
last night, and was not satisfactory
The meeting was one of the largest
ever held by the spinners. Many
OF the speakers argued that in
spite of the statement OF the
manufaci urers, the condition OF bust.
ness and the profits Of the mills war
ranted an increase of wages at the
present time. Other speakers urged
the spinners to husband their re-
sources and practice rigid economy in
order to be prepared for a strike if
one should come. A communication
was read from the Spinners' Union of
New Bedford g. king for prices of cot
ton and cloth, with view of demand
ing an advance. 1t was also stated
that the weavers here were preparing
petitions for an advance. The wage
question was referred to q committee
OF twelve with instructions to prepare
such plan of action as might be
deemed best calculated to procure the
desired advance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
WHICH SHAEE 1T BE
The Base Ball Prospects of Indianapoli
and Kansas City.

The Base Ball Prospects of Indianapolis
and Kansas City.
New YORK, Feb. 23.-President Day,
of the New York Base Ball Club, who
got home from the meeting at Pitts
burg, yesterday, said: "There is little of
note outside Of Uhereports telegraphed
on Monday. The financial backing Of
the Kansas City club was all that the
league could ask for. In base bail, just
as in any other business the man with
the most money has the best chance.
TIC be sure Indianapolis is by
far the better located city, but there
is considerable doubt whether they
can raise the required capital. It will
take $4,000 to enter the league, no
matter which club is selected. The
indianapolis delegates seemed to be
very short of money. The wholeques-
ton would have been settled had we
not received dispatches from all the
other league clubs, insisting that
Indianapolis be selected. The COM
mittee would not take this
responsibility upon themselves, for
if the club proved failure
then they would have to shoulder the
blame. The whole thing was there.
fore laid over until the league meeting
in this city on March Z" Chow
about Glasscock and Denny? ?" "From
the present outlook the club that is
selected will get them, at least they
have so far insisted upon it." "Then
the New York club will not get
Denny?" 81 am afraid not. It
doesn't look much like it now at any
rate -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
FOREIGN ITEMS,

GEN. KAULBARs has been appointed
military attache to the Russian en-
bassy at Teheran.
MRS. ASHTON dixie is president Of
the Peckham and Dulwich Radical
Club, and takes charge of it's meetings
like man.
THE King of Italy has contributed
100000 to fund for the relief of the
families of the victims of the battle
near Massowah.
BERNARD KELLY, member of Par
| lament for South Donegal, is the first
| follower of Mr.. Parnell who has died
since the Irish leader began his active
policy in 1877.
THE Oldest member of the British
Peerage is Viscount Eversley, who is
| 90 years old, Just ninety years ahead
of IL. r. III. the Duke OF Albany, the
youngest on the list.
THE late DR.. George Ridd was the
first Roman Catholic bishop of Dunk
cid, Scotland. after the restoration
of the hierarchy there. The See had
been vacant for 293 years.
MRS. MARY MACKELLAR, the Celtic
poet, recently declared that Count
Moltke was descendant of tie Nc
Cleans of Lochaber, but the great
general says it is not so. He is Meek
lenburger, by dozen generations
of descent.
FRANCES active army and reserve,
all ranks, comprises: Infantry, L.
$4,000; cavalry. $4,000; artillery,
158, 800; engineers, 1900; train,
etc., "a, 800; total 1856, 900; terrific
rial army and reserves, 795, 900; grand
total, 2,682,5OO; horses, 283,OOO;
field guns, 1922.
They have just published in London
an official report or the railroad acct
dents in England during the first six
months of the year 1876. According
to this report 449 persons were killed
and i, 1886 wounded. OF the killed
z02 we're employees, and of the wound
ed 958 were also connected with the
lines.
THE Ear! of Onslow has succeeded the
Earl Of Dunraven as parliamentary
secretary of the colonial Office. The
offer of the place to Balfour Burleigh
was conditional on the Earl of Ons-
lows refusal to accept it, and hence it
was Incorrectly reported that Mr..
Burleigh had received the appoint
ment.
IT is stated that the Car of Russia
secretly visited Paris and had per-
sonal interview with President Grevv,
g. few weeks ago. He travelled in dis
guise, accompanied by two attend
ants and a big dog, and during his
stay in Paris lived in retired private
house occupied by the Grand Duke
Nicholas.
ANENT the reductions of the wages
of the laborers on the Duke of Port
lands Welbeck estate g. correspond
emit points out that in addition to the
$500 per diem with which his grace is
credited, he receives 92, 500 from the
taxpayers for condescending to be
master OF the horse which represents
the earnings of seventy-one of his Ia.
borers.-Lon0On Truth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
A TERRIBLE CRIME.
B. j. Kicking Shot Dead in His Wifi,
PreSonea

B. j. Kicking Shot Dead in His Wife's
Presence.
CINCINNATI, O., Feb. 23.-The police
have not yet succeeded in arresting
Henry M. Mersman. who killed B. J
Kicking, last midnight. The murder.
er's brother, Fred. Mersman, came
here two weeks ago from Chicago, and
took a room at Ricking's. Since then
Henry has annoyed him greatly by
coming there and asking for money.
He has been ordered from the house
for hisimportunity. Yesterday Fred.
was married, and had retired to
his room after a night of social greet
ings. Mr.. Kicking, who occupied an
adjoining room, was about to retire,
when Henry M. Mersman entered the
hall and said he wanted to see Fred.
Mr.. Kicking told him to call next day.
Upon this, Mersman drew his revolver
and, saying "I'll fix you now and get
Fred. afterward,' fred, and Mr.. Rick
ing fell dead III the presence of his wife,
who had just gone to bed. Her
screams brought in Fred. and his bride,
but the murder or escaped.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-03-02
THE UNION LABOR PARTY.
1t Selects National Executive Com
mittee and Adjourns.

1t Selects National Executive Com
mittee and Adjourns.
The Union Labor convention at Cir
cinnati Sell ed the following national
executive committee: Aiat'+lu4. j. j
v oodalj; Ct,iifCrul4, r +. Davis; Da-
kOta Territ DRY, J. D. Dean; Illinois, j.
B. CLARK; lndlana, Thomas Gr1elIe;
Iowa, w. Fl. Bahb; Indian Territory,
M. N. Lovin; Kansas, w. d. Vincent; ;
Kent lucky, l.. A. Wood; Mary land,
Charles A. Mettie; Maseachu.
setts, M. Johnstop; Missouri,
j. Nolan, Nebraska, e. Hull;
New Hampshire, George Carpenter;
New Jersey, w. d. Dubois; New York,
j. |. hoyi; North Carolina, j. r.
Winston; Ohio, Charles Jenkins; Ore
gon, E. W. Pike; Pennsylvania, John
2. Zane; Rhode Island, Holmes w.
Merton; Tennessee, j. r. Mills; Texas,
Capt. Sam Evans; West Virginia, J.
K. Thompson; Washington Territory,
George n. Smith.
When the National Executive Com
mittee was being selected, Col. Wins
ton, OF South Carolina, said his dele
cation and that of Mississippi and
Arkansas could not name members
unless the convention would relegate
to the states the adoption or
rejection of certain parts OF the
platform. His desire was to make
the sections OF the platform relating
to land, transportation, money, labor,
income tax and Chinese labor the ma
tional pa form and allow the differ
ent states TO adopt or reject the other
sections as they chose. His plan was
adopted by the convention, thus re.
lievlng the Southern states from being
committed to woman suffrage, which
they had fought unsuccessfully hither-
to. The convention elected Thomas
M. CRUEL, Of Indiana, chairman of the
national committee; l. It. Mcdonald,
OF Springfield, o., secretary, and
President Streator, of Illinois, treas
urer. Adjourned sine die.